JOB
This is your chance to be a part of the 2022 National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) National Gold Medal winning park system! A Camp BREC Counselor works at Recreation and/or Special Facility locations assisting in organization and operation of daily camp activities, supervising sports, recreational/educational activities on site and on field trips, supervising and actively participating with a group of campers, assisting with related inventories and paperwork, adhering to operating and safety rules and regulations.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Qualification Required: Counselors must be at least 18 years of age or older and have experience working with children.Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.Experience Preferred: Experience and/or desire to work with children in an indoor/outdoor setting. Has some work experience preferably in Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education or related discipline desired.Volunteer experience and paid work experience with children is accepted.A Camp Counselor has a wide range of responsibilities, and some camps require special expertise such as: Camp Sunshine - Special Education/Therapeutic RecreationZoo – Biology/Zoology/Wildlife Management/Pre-VetFarr Park – considerable horseback riding experienceMagnolia Mound – History/Anthropology/Archeology
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Work Availability Required: Full-time - Seasonal11 weeks - May 18, 2026 to August 7, 2026Training Week: May 25-29 (Community Recreation) and May 18-29 (Special Facilities)Summer Camp Timeframe: June 1-August 7Seasonal position, as scheduled for day camp sessions, within general framework of 8 hours per day, 5 days per week; meal break as needed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official BREC online application or it will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for this vacancy. Complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement.An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening
